Lodge Based Wildlife Excursions

North Island Marine Mammal Stewardship Association members are committed to the sustainability of a positive balance between human activities and the health of the local marine eco-system. View NIMMSA’s Code of Conduct or become a NIMMSA member.

Broughton Archipelago Paddlers’ Inn – Explore beyond the end of the road. Hop aboard our MOT certified vessel and get ready for the experience of a lifetime as we explore the Broughton Archipelago. Wake up in the comfort of a hand-crafted float-house or sea-side cabin, listening to the heartbeat of nature & view Wildlife, wildlife, wildlife!

Farwell Harbour Lodge – Our mission is simple: To help our guests experience the profound beauty of the Broughton Archipelago and the Great Bear Rainforest. We do that by offering inspiring west coast style ocean-side accommodations, sumptuous meals and engaging, passionate guides who will lead you on daily adventures deep into the heart of this wild and beautiful part of the planet.

Knight Inlet Lodge – Canada’s premier grizzly bear viewing and wildlife lodge. In season whale watching tours allow our guests to see both grizzlies and whales while staying at a remote, floating lodge. Tours depart from Campbell River on Vancouver Island with access to the lodge via seaplane.

Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort – an intimate family-owned and operated resort in the Great Bear Rainforest of British Columbia on Canada’s rugged west coast, accessible by floatplane or helicopter. The remote location, tailored itineraries, and unparalleled hospitality offer guests extraordinary wilderness and wildlife experiences by land, water, and sky.

Sailcone’s Grizzly Bear Safari – Our lodge is located in a prime location in Knight Inlet allowing us easy access to world class Grizzly Bear watching up Knight Inlet and excellent whale watching near the mouth of the inlet and into Johnstone Strait.

New viruses have been found in the two most valuable species of salmon to people (sockeye) and killer whales (Chinook) on our coast and were detected more commonly in cultured than wild fish... The authors state that "Our results are consistent with some of these viruses being causative agents of disease, making it critical to understand their possible roles in salmon mortality and the decline of wild salmon populations, and their potential interactions with net-pen fish farming and hatchery rearing." https://elifesciences.org/articles/47615 ... See more

Hiring! Part-time, local team member Northern Vancouver Island (2 days/week in Port McNeill). Please see link and share post. https://mersociety.wordpress.com/2019/08/08/were-hiring-local-team-member-needed. Duties include: - Greeting visitors and aiding in MERS’ work to serve as a resource to enhance the value of wildlife viewing experiences, contribute to boater safety, and reduce threats to marine life; - Processing retail and donation transactions to help support MERS’ efforts; - Conducting ID matching, data entry and database management for Humpback Whale sighting and photographic data. Application deadline August 18th. ... See more